Buyer - Fashion / Homewares - Essex, United Kingdom - Mandeville Recruitment Group

Mandeville Recruitment Group

Verified Company

Essex, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

ESTABLISHED RETAILER SEEKS BUYER FOR NEWLY LAUNCHED ECOMMERCE SITE
This is a brand new role with a well-established retailer who has been trading for over 40 years.

They are soon to be launching their new ecommerce site and seek a buyer to be responsible for all categories.

Proven track record in in fashion or homewares with the ability to recruit new suppliers as well introducing new suppliers.
Maintaining supplier relationships within the UK and abroad
Good understanding of current market trends
Monitoring competitors
Budget management experience
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Intermediate + skills using Microsoft Office which include Word and Excel
Enthusiastic attitude and team player

Key Responsibilities
Research and create product ranges for the website aligned to season sales budget
Negotiating best cost prices to maintain healthy margins.
Work closely with the existing retail buying team
Liaising with web team and overseeing all processes including product content and photography
Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.